They say in heavyweight boxing one punch can change a career. It wasn't quite one punch for Andy Ruiz, but the Mexican-American caused a sporting boilover on Sunday (NZT), stopping Anthony Joshua to claim heavyweight gold. Ruiz was a 45-1 underdog with some of the bookies on Las Vegas, but put those predictions to shame with a career-defining performance. Ruiz vs Joshua: Social media reacts But is it the biggest upset in heavyweight history? It's certainly in the hunt. 5. Hasim Rahman beats Lennox Lewis via TKO, 2001 Lewis was fresh off the dismantling of David Tua and thought of by most as the greatest heavyweight since Muhammad Ali. Rahman was an excellent boxer with punching power but had a habit of fading if pushed beyond the middle rounds. Rahman was considered a tune-up fight for Lewis in the build-up to a mega showdown with Mike Tyson. Rahman entered the fight with a 34-2 record, which included a 1998 TKO loss at the hands of Tua, but most thought the Brit would be … [Read more...] about The greatest heavyweight boxing upsets of all time
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‘We don’t see the other side of boxing’
Entertainment & Arts By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter 24 April 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47962974 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel In a small theatre in Oval, south London, rehearsals are taking place … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t see the other side of boxing’
Who is Oti Mabuse? The Greatest Dancer judge and Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer
OTI Mabuse is one of the judges on new BBC dance series The Greatest Dancer and a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. Here's the story of how the South African became one of the jewels in the BBC crown. Who is Oti Mabuse, how old is she and what is her background? Oti Mabuse is a 28-year-old professional dancer who rose to fame on Strictly Come Dancing. She was born in Pretoria, South Africa and unlike many of the Strictly family, Oti did not start her path to professional dancing from a young age. Oti studied civil engineering at university before embarking on a career in professional dancing, following in the footsteps of her sister Motsi - nine years her senior - who is a professional ballroom dancer. Since the start of her professional career, Oti has earned various awards including first place in the German Championship Freestyle Latin competition. She joined the show in 2015 for its thirteenth series and was partnered with boxer Anthony Ogogo but unfortunately did … [Read more...] about Who is Oti Mabuse? The Greatest Dancer judge and Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer
BBC finalists for 20th century greatest person are all men
History was made by men - or at least that what the BBC ’s Icons audience might have us believe. When viewers were asked to vote for the most iconic human beings of the 20th century, only male figures made the final seven. Among them were deserving contenders such as Nelson Mandela , Pablo Picasso and ‘father of computing’ Alan Turing. But many - just as worthy - women didn’t get a look in, such as Nobel prize winner Marie Curie, suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst and Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Down the centuries women have played a central part in shaping the world, and the 20th century had more impressive women than ever - Rosa Parks, Florence Nightingale, Mother Teresa and Queen Elizabeth II, to name just a few. So why, when presented with both the male and female history-makers, did viewers of the BBC2 show cast their votes for the men, not the women? A BBC spokesperson would only point out that the programme “gave the public their say on … [Read more...] about BBC finalists for 20th century greatest person are all men
Who is in Oti Mabuse’s final three in The Greatest Dancer?
THE competition is hotting up on new BBC talent show The Greatest Dancer. But who did Oti Mabuse pick for her final three acts to go through to the next round? Here's the lowdown... Who is in Oti Mabuse's final three in The Greatest Dancer? Oti has selected her three acts to take to the next stage of the competition. Here are the lucky ones who made it through: Ellie 14-year-old Ellie reduced Oti to tears during her audition so it’s not surprise she made the dancer’s final three. Ellie lives with her mum, dad and two sisters in Livingston, Scotland and she eats, sleeps and breathes dance. She started dancing aged 3 and trains every single night of the week after school for three to four hours at a time. Speaking about why she should win the competition she said: “That’s for other people to decide, but I’m very committed and determined. I always give it my all, even on an off day I always have the drive to keep going.”The Globe Girls The Globe … [Read more...] about Who is in Oti Mabuse’s final three in The Greatest Dancer?